2025 JASM Fundraiser Golf Scramble

FORE!!! JASM will be holding our 5th annual charity golf scramble event on Saturday, September 20 at Pioneer Creek Golf Course in Maple Plain, MN. Enjoy a fun day of competition with friends while supporting JASM.  This event is limited to 72 participants.  The format of this event is a four-person team best-ball scramble. Each team member takes every shot, but only the best ball counts towards the final score. Expect to go low!

Do not worry if you do not have a team.  Sign-up as an individual and JASM will make team arrangements for you.  Club rental is also available.

There is no better way to meet your fellow JASM members and golf enthusiasts!

Early Bird Pricing (until August 30):

Member: $85

Non-Member: $110

Regular Pricing (August 31 – September 20):

Member: $110

Non-Member: $125

For further information, please contact:

Tom Haeg, 612-940-3351 tomhaeg@msn.com

Marc Blehert, 763-280-2108 mblehert@yahoo.com

The Quarterly JASM Social

We invite you to join us for an informal get-together at JASM Connects!

When: Wednesday, October 29th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Sponsor: Satellite Industries, JASM Corporate Member

Who should attend: This event is open to all Japan America Society members, guests, and friends.

JASM Connects is a relaxed opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and enjoy a casual conversation in any language. There are no agendas, no formalities. Feel free to bring your meishi (business cards), though if you don’t have one, don’t worry — just come along and join the fun!

Free for JASM members

This event is brought to you by JASM, the bridge-building organization between Minnesota and Japan. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note that although networking is encouraged, soliciting and commercial activities including direct sales are not permitted at JASM events without prior permission from the organizers.

Please mark your calendars! The 2025 Mondale Award and Scholarship Gala will be held in person on Saturday, November 15th at the Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins.

Registration will open at the end of September.

Both the Mondale Award and Mondale Scholarship will be presented at this event. The Mondale Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the building of understanding, cooperation, and respect between the people of Japan and Minnesota. 

The Mondale Scholarship is presented to students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and universities who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through a combination of study and travel.

The 2025 Annual Meeting is scheduled on December 11th at 6:30 pm. The place is TBD.

At the meeting, we will be reflecting on the year as a whole and looking forward to next year. We’ll discuss additional ways we can further JASM’s mission and will hold elections for board members.

Please mark your calendar!

JASM’s Community Engagement: Connecting Minnesota with Japan

Explore the events and organizations JASM visited in 2025 to share Japanese culture and strengthen ties between Minnesota and Japan.

February

• Emperor's Birthday Celebration at The Consulate General of Japan in Chicago
• Chinese New Year Celebration at The Century College

March

• Talking to the History of Comic Class at The Century College
• Cultural demonstration at The St. Thomas Academy
• Japanese language consultant at The History Theater
• Cultural Demonstration at Anime Detour

April

• Attendee at the Cha-ami Library Opening Event
• Cultural Demonstration at Cooper High School Culture Fest
• Cultural Outreach at the University of Minnesota Japanese Class

May

• Cultural Support at the SPNSC Cherry Blossom Celebration
• Company Visit with Hoya Vision
• Exhibitor at the Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair

June

• Conference at the Midwest Forum - Consulate General of Japan in Chicago

July

• Presentation at Anoka County Library
• Cultural Demonstrations at Mia Family Day